Advocates in New Jersey and across the country were quick to
respond. Garden State Equality issued an action alert rallying up
the troops. The story quickly made national headlines. Not only was
the school’s action marginalizing, it was illegal. In New Jersey,
it’s illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation,
gender identity or gender expression.

This situation speaks to the power of our community and our ability
to speak up, step up and right a wrong. Our schools should safe and
inclusive, with curriculums supportive of equality and freedom
rather than discrimination and censorship.